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Dusty Rhodes Passes Away

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Shocking news comes out of WWE today, as we understand that "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes has sadly passed away.

Shocking news comes out of WWE on Thursday, as we understand that "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes has sadly passed away.

Rhodes, 69, was a significant force in wrestling several years ago and enjoyed a career that spanned for over 30 years.
The cause of death is currently being reported as a fall earlier on Thursday, and dehydration may have been a factor in his kidneys shutting down. His spirit was described as "indomitable" by many and he will be sorely missed not just by WWE and its employees, but by the wrestling industry as a whole.WWE.com wrote: "WWE is deeply saddened that Virgil Runnels, aka “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes — WWE Hall of Famer, three-time NWA Champion and one of the most captivating and charismatic figures in sports entertainment history — passed away today at the age of 69."Runnels became a hero to fans around the world thanks to his work ethic, his impassioned interviews and his indomitable spirit. Moreover, Runnels was a dedicated father to WWE Superstars Goldust (Dustin Runnels) and Stardust (Cody Runnels), a caring husband and a creative visionary who helped shape the landscape of WWE long after his in-ring career had ended."WWE extends its sincerest condolences to Runnels’ family, friends and colleagues."Below, several stars pay tribute to Rhodes.

There are no words that can express the sadness in our hearts. RIP Dusty Rhodes…You will be missed, Dream…We love you pic.twitter.com/45dPxrS3JB